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I try to always keep my cards on me- never know when a networking opportunities with knock!

I actually have several business card holders that I distribute to each of my "main" handbags (so I do not have to worry about transfering every time I switch between my black or brown purse)- then a few cards in my wallet just in case!

I don't have any 'business' cards, but I need to get some for networking purposes. I was going to order some a few months ago, but I figured I wouldn't run out before the relocation, and that it would be a waste of money. But as soon as the relocation is complete, I'm going to get some made.  Like Kar said, never know when a networking opportunity will knock.

It's always good to keep cards with you.  Like some people have said, you never know who you're going to meet!

I know www.vistaprint.com has free business cards.  You might have to pay for shipping though.

I do have business cards and if I'm out of the house, I have some with me. 

I agree with Elloraine and that it is frustrating when someone talks about their business and then they don't have a card. 

As I'm self-employed, I give out my card frequently, including any time someone reaches for a pen to take down my number or email address.  It's convenient and let's them know (or reminds them) what I do.  www.vistaprint.com often sends me offers for 250 free cards (there is a charge for handling and shipping) and there's a variety of designs, so I also have "business" cards for one of my volunteer endeavors.

My business cards are with me at all times.  Like others have posted, you never know when networking opportunity will knock.  I keep some in my car, some in my more used purses and definitely some in my wallet. 

They are great for free lunches too.

And they come in handy when you need something to write on!  Grocery lists, etc. 

For all those of you who said they don't have business cards, but would like some, I'd like to remind you -- or inform you! -- that WomenCo. has a partnership that will grant you business cards ABSOLUTELY FREE. Please check the link on the home page on the secondary navigation bar (on the left-hand side of the page), under "Need a Business Card?"

I got some really beautiful business cards from vistaprint, and I carry some in my bag everywhere I go.  I've already given them to some people that I have worked with on different projects, to friends, and have even exchanged them, which is part of networking.  Vistaprint offers Americans a matching website, and I think it's awesome to have a website that matches your business cards.  Vistaprint can't figure out how to offer that service to their European customers yet, so I don't have one.  But if you can get a site, that's good to have.  You can choose a domain, and it can match your email address, which is handy.

I don't know about printing cards with your own design, but Vistaprint often offers 250 business cards for free (pay handling and shipping only), which is a good solution until you get your designed cards ready.  Vistaprint has a number of designs available for their free cards.

I am never without them.  Also, it is good to have a current picture of yourself on your card.  This will help people remember when they are cleaning out their business card holder. 

I've used Vistaprint very successfully with my own design. They have templates that help you figure out the exact print area and what may be cut off during processing. There is a small charge - around $5 to upload your own design. I used photoshop elements and they accepted the PSD file that photoshop creates.

Insanitek says ...

I'll look into them, thanks!

I was thinking about designing my own and taking them to a print shop, too, but I've been stuck trying to figure out my new software.

After I went through the procedure of all the design and everything, I found the the cost of printing and shipping is about $40. It depends on what exactly you do to your cards. Most things are free. A pack of 250 are free. The designs are absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to have the $40 so I can buy some.

I use  vista print too!  It's cheap and the cards look really nice....you also get really good deals, if anyone wants some of the same deals that I get let me know and I can send you a link or code and you will get the same special....just let me know. 

Being in a MLM we are continually trained/mentored on giving out our business cards.  Since starting my nutrition club (cold fusion) I give out 20-25 cards every day and on the days I don't work the club I make sure to challenge myself by handing out 10 business cards when I'm out and about....like paying for gas I always give a business card.  One of my best distributors came from a server I met while my husband and I were waiting for a table for supper we sat in the bar and had a drink.  I told the server "hey I love your energy"  "you would be great on my team" I left a card and she called a few days later.  Now she's in the process of opening her own nutrition club.

Missy

Insanitek says ...

It is from VistaPrint. I clicked on the link on the left through WomenCo and got all this information after designing my cards with all free stuff, then not accepting anything else. So, it was the base cost of shipping as well as "printing" fees that they said on the site.

seabrownthree says ...

Insanitek says ...

After I went through the procedure of all the design and everything, I found the the cost of printing and shipping is about $40. It depends on what exactly you do to your cards. Most things are free. A pack of 250 are free. The designs are absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to have the $40 so I can buy some.

Is this from vistaprint?

ok, thanks.  I like the ones that I have from vistaprint, and had hoped to get the awesome matching website, but they don't know how to use our banking system.

I had a friend of mine who is a photographer take pictures of my kids and design my business cards..front and back and a post card I use to send clients notes or reminders.  I have posted them all on my site.  She photo shopped both kids...everyone thinks they are clip art.  Anyhow I paid my friend $60 for a design fee and she made them into business cards for me that I uploaded onto Vistaprint.

Missy